Time for another variation on my free Versatile Earflap Hat Pattern! My youngest son just loves to wear these earflap hats – so much that anytime I start a project, he is always there at my side saying, “Is this for me?” Here’s how to make his current favorite, the snowman.

0-3 Months

Switch color C for rounds 8 through 11, both earflaps and both edgings (to better define the snowman’s hat, work round 8 in back loops only)

3-6 Months

Work rounds 1 through 7 in color A

Switch to color B for round 8

Switch color C for rounds 9 through 12, both earflaps and both edgings (to better define the snowman’s hat, work round 9 in back loops only)

6-12 Months

Work rounds 1 through 7 in color A

Switch to color B for round 8

Switch color C for rounds 9 through 13, both earflaps and both edgings (to better define the snowman’s hat, work round 9 in back loops only)

Toddler

Work rounds 1 through 8 in color A

Switch to color B for round 9 & 10

Switch color C for rounds 11 through 15, both earflaps and both edgings (to better define the snowman’s hat, work round 11 in back loops only)

Child

Work rounds 1 through 10 in color A

Switch to color B for round 11 & 12

Switch color C for rounds 13 through 18, both earflaps and both edgings (to better define the snowman’s hat, work round 13 in back loops only)

Teen/Adult

Work rounds 1 through 11 in color A

Switch to color B for round 12 & 13

Switch color C for rounds 14 through 20, both earflaps and both edgings (to better define the snowman’s hat, work round 14 in back loops only)

Finish all sizes by adding a carrot nose and any combination of buttons or felt shapes to make the eyes and mouth. For the child size hat pictured I used 1″ buttons for the eyes and 1/2″ buttons for the mouth. I also topped my snowman hat off with a pom pom made in color B and braids on the earflaps in colors A, B and C.

Carrot Nose

0-3 Months, 3-6 Months & 6-12 Months

With orange yarn and a H (5.0mm) hook, ch 6. Sl st in the 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, hdc in next ch, 2 hdc in last ch. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing the nose to the hat.

Toddler, Child & Teen/Adult

With orange yarn and a H (5.0mm) hook, ch 8. Sl st in the 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, hdc in next 2 ch, dc in next ch, 2 dc in last ch. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing the nose to the hat.

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Teen/Adult

Finish all sizes by completing the 2nd edging in a bulky, fluffy white yarn. I used Bernat Pipsqueak in Whitey White for my hats. Finally, make a belt buckle for your hat.

Belt Buckle

0-3 Months, 3-6 Months & 6-12 Months

With yellow or gold yarn and an I (5.5mm) hook, ch 19. (Sc, ch 2, sc) in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch, sc in next 3 ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch, sc in next 4 ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch, sc in last 3 ch. Sew the beginning and end of the buckle together and sew it to the hat.

Toddler, Child & Teen/Adult

With yellow or gold yarn and an I (5.5mm) hook, ch 23. (Sc, ch 2, sc) in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 5 ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch, sc in next 4 ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch, sc in next 5 ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch, sc in last 4 ch. Sew the beginning and end of the buckle together and sew it to the hat.

Wishing you cheerful holidays and happy new yarn!

Temperatures are starting to drop here in Pennsylvania and I can’t wait to bust out the hats! Here is another fun free pattern to keep your autumn festive. Follow the directions in my Versatile Earflap Hat Pattern available for download here to make this pumpkin hat.

Start by crocheting the entire hat and both edgings in your favorite shade of orange. The instructions for the stem, leaf and vine are listed below. The leaf is a little tricky, but take your time following the directions and you can do it!

Leaf

Round 1: Work in continuous rounds – do not join unless stated. Using green yarn and an H hook, 8 hdc in a magic circle. (8)

Round 2: 2 Hdc in ea st around. (16) Skip next st and sl st in the next st.

Round 3: * (Sc, hdc, dc) in next st, dc in next st, ch 1, sl st in ch, ch 3, sl st in same st * repeat one more time; (sc,hdc) in next st, (2 htr, tr) in next st, ch 1, sl st in ch, (tr, 2 htr) in next st, (hdc, sc) in next st; * sl st in next st, ch 4, sl st in 1st ch from hook, dc in same st, (dc, hdc, sc) in next st * repeat one more time; sl st in next 2 sts, ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 6 chains, sl st in next st; fasten off and weave in ends.

Vine

With another shade of green and a H hook, ch 15. 3 Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (42) Fasten off and use the loose ends to attach the vine to the top of the hat.

Stem

Row 1: Using brown yarn and an H hook, ch 8 leaving a long tail for sewing. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; ch 1 and turn. (7)

Row 10: Line up row 1 and row 9 forming a tube. Work sc through both row 1 and 9 across. (7) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Use the first tail to sew the top of the stem closed. Weave in that end. Next, stretch out the base of the stem and sew it to top of the hat using the other yarn end. As you are sewing the stem in place, make sure to sew it over the vine and leaf stem to hold those in place. When you stretch and sew the stem on, the ribs on the stem have a tendency to swirl, giving it a more authentic look. Finish your hat with braids on the earflaps or whatever you like.

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Another great crocheted hat for the Spring and Summer months is the Train Conductor Hat. This is such a fun and versatile hat that can be customized for anyone. You can purchase the patternduring the month of April for $2 off the regular price. Don’t forget, you can save even more when you use the coupon codes at the top of the page!

Fun holiday-inspired hats made with my free Versatile Earflap Hat Pattern are some of my favorite crochet projects. With a bit of yarn and a little time, you can make something that will spread holiday cheer and get tons of compliments. This week I’m sharing this cute Lucky Leprechaun Hat. To make one of your own, simply download the Versatile Earflap Hat Pattern here and follow the instructions for changing colors below.

0-3 Months

Work rounds 1 through 7 in green

Switch to black for rounds 8 through 10

Switch back to green for round 11, both earflaps and both edgings

3-6 Months

Work rounds 1 through 8 in green

Switch to black for rounds 9 through 11

Switch back to green for round 12, both earflaps and both edgings

6-12 Months

Work rounds 1 through 9 in green

Switch to black for rounds 10 through 12

Switch back to green for round 13, both earflaps and both edgings

Toddler

Work rounds 1 through 10 in green

Switch to black for rounds 11 through 14

Switch back to green for round 15, both earflaps and both edgings

Child

Work rounds 1 through 13 in green

Switch to black for rounds 14 through 17

Switch back to green for round 18, both earflaps and both edgings

Teen/Adult

Work rounds 1 through 15 in green

Switch to black for rounds 16 through 19

Switch back to green for round 20, both earflaps and both edgings

Belt Buckle

0-3 Months, 3-6 Months & 6-12 Months

With yellow or gold, ch 19. (Sc, ch 2, sc) in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch, sc in next 3 ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch, sc in next 4 ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch, sc in last 3 ch. Sew the beginning and end of the buckle together and sew it to the hat.

Toddler, Child & Teen/Adult

With yellow or gold, ch 23. (Sc, ch 2, sc) in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 5 ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch, sc in next 4 ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch, sc in next 5 ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch, sc in last 4 ch. Sew the beginning and end of the buckle together and sew it to the hat.

With Spring being just around the corner, it is the perfect time to start making lighter weight hats that will protect your head and eyes from the sun. The Breezy Newsboy Beanie Hat is the perfect solution, and you can purchase the pattern for $2 off the regular price all month long. That’s just $3.95, plus you can save even more when you use the coupon codes at the top of the page!